Welcome.

Senior school students tackle their exams this month - and then go on to tackle the rest of their lives.

Young school leavers, our prayers are with you once through the exams, you will move into the world of adults where you are expected to become more self-reliant.

You still have many important choices to make, but remember, it is more important to establish your character than your career. Your character will determine the quality of whatever you do throughout the rest of your life.

Commit yourselves to personal integrity and honesty, and develop an awareness of the needs of others and whatever you do will be done well.

May God go with you.

I’m Barry Hickey, Catholic Archbishop of Perth.